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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1909

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Post Office Details

The notice lists advertising rates and rates furnished on application. It directs communications and remittances to the Daily Telegraph Printing Co in Bluefield West Virginia with a business office and editorial rooms address. It notes second class matter entry at the Bluefield post office.

Daily Telegraph Printing CO Bland Street Bluefield W. Va Depot West End Tazewell Graham South Bluefield City Princeton Avenue Tyler Street Bath Reese Street

Gas Prices Then And Now In Charleston

A Charleston letter to the Daily Telegraph discusses gas pricing and competition with Bluefield. It notes natural gas costs twenty cents per thousand cubic feet for residents and describes heating costs for homes and stores, arguing higher prices deter competition with coal and electricity. The Wheeling Intelligencer is criticized for inconsistent votes on district committee selections.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Charleston Wheeling Intelligencer Intelligencer

What Manufactured Gas Costs in Massachusetts

A letter from A. Prescott Felwell of the Municipal Journal discusses gas pricing. It explains that gas cost comprises several components, with the conduit cost estimated at about 20 to 40 percent of total cost, plus additional expenses for distribution and production.

Massachusetts Daily Telegraph A. Prescott Felwell The Municipal Journal New York

Gas Pricing Comparison for Bluefield and Massachusetts Cities

An analysis compares Bluefield gas costs with Massachusetts towns. It notes high labor and distribution costs, estimates per capita consumption at 27 million cubic feet for mid sized plants, and suggests Massachusetts style pricing around 1.30 to 2.14 dollars per thousand cubic feet depending on usage. It questions reliability without full facts and concludes the proposal may not be as favorable as claimed.

Massachusetts Consimple Wacoesg Waco Bluefield

Editor A Prescott Polwell Voices Civic Frustration

An editorial by A Prescott Polwell, editor, criticizes citizen behavior and urges orderly civic action. The note reflects local tensions and calls for constructive engagement in public affairs.

Gas franchise price criticized by Bluefield resident

A Bluefield resident argues Lynchburg pays $1.25 per thousand feet of gas while Bluefield could gain lower costs. He attacks the city council’s franchise as one sided and notes gas coal yields and test figures from several coals. He predicts Bluefield rates could be about $1.00 if more communities weigh in.

Daily Telegraph Bluefield Lynchburg Bese England Kentucky

William Tell Flour by the Barrel Promises Pure Quality

Advertisers tout William Tell Flour by the barrel as a safeguard against wheat price swings and poor harvests. They claim superior fineness and cleanliness due to Ansted & Burk Company grinding and grain protection measures, urging readers to ask their dealer for this product.

Ansted & Burk Company

William Tell Opinion on Town Price Limit

Readers learn that fifty cents should be the maximum price in town. The notice also advertises a one hundred dollar reward and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to cure catarrh through constitutional treatment. Sales pitches for supplements and testimonials accompany the product offer.

Citlen Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Health Cure Promised by Cough Remedy Claim

An editorial note warns that many suffer chronic throat and lung troubles from neglected colds and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps prevent serious diseases. Advertisers claim it is sold by The East End Pharmacy and The Bluefield Pharmacy.

Chamberlain East End Bluefield

Night Watchman Weathered Dampness at Saw Mill

W. J. Atkins worked as a night watchman at Kanner Springs in Tennessee despite dampness and storms. A severe cold settled in his lungs forcing him to quit work. After using Dr. King’s New Discovery he recovered enough to return to work, reporting a complete improvement. The article notes severe colds and related throat and lung symptoms.

W. J. Atkins Kanner Springs Tenn Dr. King

Treatment for back pains with Chamberlains Liniment

Guidance suggests using Chamberlains Liniment twice daily with five minute palm massage, then applying a dampened flannel over the painful area. The notice states the liniment is sold by The East End Pharmacy and The Bluefield Pharmacy.

East End Bluefield

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